Between 2023 and 2025, 46 companies pulled 1,409 permits for solar panels on homes in Minneapolis. All Energy Solar pulled the most (680, or 48%), followed by Blue Raven Solar (118) and Wolf River Electric (101). Every company in the ranking was still pulling permits in 2025; installers that have since closed are left out.
This ranking counts residential solar permits issued in the city, not finished installations: a few permits are never completed, and the permit is filed by the licensed company doing the work, which is usually but not always the company that sold the system. Permit records don't include prices or whether a system is leased.
Top 10 Solar Companies in Minneapolis by Home Solar Permits
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- Most permits
- (800) 620-3370
- allenergysolar.com
- 1264 Energy Ln, St Paul, MN 55108
- Typical system
- 6.6 kW
All Energy Solar has pulled solar permits in Minneapolis since at least 2019. It is also among the top installers in 2 other cities we rank, including Milwaukee, WI and Madison, WI.
- Map & reviews ↗
Blue Raven Solar
Serves Minneapolis, MN · no office address listed
- Typical system
- 4.9 kW
Blue Raven Solar has pulled solar permits in Minneapolis since at least 2022.
- Map & reviews ↗
Wolf River Electric
- (763) 297-4669
- wolfriverelectric.com
- 101 Isanti Parkway Northeast Ste G, Isanti, MN 55040
- Typical system
- 8.5 kW
Wolf River Electric has pulled solar permits in Minneapolis since at least 2020.
- Map & reviews ↗
Trunorth Solar
- (612) 888-9599
- trunorthsolar.com
- 1969 County Rd C2 W, Roseville, MN 55113
- Typical system
- 6.0 kW
Trunorth Solar has pulled solar permits in Minneapolis since at least 2019.
- Map & reviews ↗
Three Rivers Contracting
- (651) 504-5655
- 3riversmn.com
- 455 Broadway Ave Suite #1, St Paul Park, MN 55071
- Typical system
- 6.1 kW
Three Rivers Contracting has pulled solar permits in Minneapolis since at least 2020.
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Centauri Systems
Serves Minneapolis, MN · no office address listed
- Typical system
- 8.4 kW
Centauri Systems has pulled solar permits in Minneapolis since at least 2021.
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Ambia Energy
Serves Minneapolis, MN · no office address listed
Ambia Energy has pulled solar permits in Minneapolis since at least 2024.
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Serves Minneapolis, MN · no office address listed
Everlight Solar Construction has pulled solar permits in Minneapolis since at least 2020. It is also among the top installers in 2 other cities we rank, including Madison, WI and Milwaukee, WI.
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MN Solar
Serves Minneapolis, MN · no office address listed
MN Solar has pulled solar permits in Minneapolis since at least 2021.
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Apadana
Serves Minneapolis, MN · no office address listed
Apadana has pulled solar permits in Minneapolis since at least 2019.
Comparing quotes in Minneapolis?
Divide each quote's total, before incentives, by the system size in watts. Ask at least three of the companies above to quote the same system size. Reject any 2026 quote that subtracts a 30% federal tax credit from a purchase: that credit ended in 2025.
How to check a solar quote →Home Solar in Minneapolis by the Numbers
Based on 1,417 residential solar permits issued in Minneapolis between 2023 and 2025, from the City of Minneapolis's open data.
Home solar permits per year
2026: 176 permits in the records so far. The year isn't complete, so it isn't counted in the ranking.
Home Solar Across Minnesota
City permits record who installed each system, but not what it cost or whether it was leased. For that, here is the picture across Minnesota.
Utilities in Minnesota reported 23,862 homes with rooftop solar in July 2026, averaging 10.3 kW per home. That is 2,851 more than a year earlier (+14%). Minnesota ranks 28 of 44 states by homes with solar. Home batteries paired with those systems add up to 1 MW.
In 2021–2023 utility records that cover part of Minnesota, the typical system was 8.0 kW.
Homes with solar: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M, net metering (homes enrolled in net metering or a similar program).
Solar Panel Repair in Minneapolis
When a system stops producing, the best first call is an established local company. The companies ranked above pulled permits in Minneapolis through 2025, so they know the equipment on local roofs. Many will service a system they didn't install, but not all — ask before you book, and expect a diagnostic fee.
Checks to do before you call anyone: solar troubleshooting guide. Storm damage, a roof leak or a burning smell: what to do first.
Installers That Closed or Went Bankrupt in Minneapolis
Companies that have since closed, liquidated or filed for bankruptcy pulled 84 home solar permits in Minneapolis since 2019. They are left out of the ranking above. If one of them installed your system, its workmanship warranty is likely gone — but panel and inverter warranties come from the manufacturer and usually survive the installer.
- Solcius51 permits in Minneapolis
Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February 2024. Source: Solar Power World
- Freedom Forever33 permits in Minneapolis
Filed for Chapter 11 in April 2026; converted to Chapter 7 liquidation in August 2026. Source: pv magazine USA
- Empire Solar Group51 permits in Minneapolis
No solar permits in Minneapolis after 2021 (records run through 2025). That does not by itself mean the company closed — check before relying on it for service.
See the full list of solar companies that went out of business and what still works if yours is one of them.
Solar in Minneapolis: Common Questions
Who installs the most solar panels in Minneapolis?
In the three most recent complete years (2023–2025), All Energy Solar pulled 680 permits for solar on homes in Minneapolis, more than any other company. Blue Raven Solar (118) and Wolf River Electric (101) came next. Volume shows local experience, not workmanship, so compare quotes and reviews before choosing.
Who repairs solar panels in Minneapolis?
Start with the companies in the ranking above: All Energy Solar, Blue Raven Solar and Wolf River Electric did the most work here, and an installer that knows the equipment on local roofs can usually diagnose a fault faster. If your system was leased or is on a PPA, call the company you pay each month first — maintenance is normally its job.
Can I still get the federal solar tax credit in 2026?
Not as a homeowner buying the system: the 30% residential credit (Section 25D) ended on December 31, 2025. Be wary of any quote that still subtracts it from the price. See our 2026 solar tax credit guide for what's left.
What if my solar installer went out of business?
Your panels and inverters are still covered by their manufacturers' warranties; what you lose is the installer's workmanship and roof-leak warranty. If the system is leased or on a PPA, the company you pay each month is usually responsible for repairs, and any active company in the ranking can take over service. See the installers that closed in Minneapolis and what still works when an installer closes.
What do homeowners in Minneapolis pay for electricity?
Residential customers in Minnesota pay an average of 17.52¢ per kWh, roughly the national average. The higher the rate, the faster solar pays for itself. Source: EIA, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
No company pays to be listed or to rank higher, and any ad on this site is labeled. Before you sign, confirm the contractor license, insurance and recent reviews, and get at least three quotes. If a company in Minneapolis has closed, moved or changed its phone number, tell us and we'll check it.
How This Ranking Works
Companies are ranked by the residential solar permits they pulled here in 2023–2025, counting one permit per address per year; each needs at least 10 permits and at least one in 2025. Closed or bankrupt companies are removed and listed separately. The count shows local experience, not workmanship or service.
Source: CCS Permits, City of Minneapolis (open data). Company names standardized and closures checked against news reports by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.
Solar system not producing in Minneapolis?
The checks to do before you call anyone: the inverter screen, the breakers, the monitoring app and what each error code means.